Italy · 2026 itinerary
Vercelli 3-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day plan for Vercelli: the best attractions in order, where to eat, how to get around — with free hotel briefings for your stay.
Arrive & Explore the Highlights
The main square with arcaded walkways, a central fountain and lively café culture. Hosts a bustling market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
🕐 Market: Tue & Sat 8:00–13:00; square always accessible
Free entry💡 Grab a coffee at Caffè Cavour on the square and watch the world go by. The market sells excellent local rice and cheeses.
Hotels near Piazza Cavour e Mercato →A striking 13th-century Romanesque-Gothic church with striped marble façade and a soaring interior. The cloister is particularly peaceful.
🕐 Daily 7:30–12:00 & 15:00–19:00
Free entry💡 Visit late afternoon for low sun through the rose window. The crypt is often overlooked but worth a quick look.
Hotels near Basilica di Sant'Andrea →I Platani · ££
Da Ovidio · ££
Deeper Into Vercelli
A deconsecrated Gothic church now used as an exhibition space for contemporary art and photography. The brickwork and narrow windows are worth seeing even when no exhibition is on.
🕐 Hours vary; typically closed Mondays
💡 Check the noticeboard or local tourism office for current shows. Entry is free during exhibitions, usually Tuesday to Sunday 10–12 and 15–18.
A large public park surrounding the remains of the city's medieval castle. Good for a stroll or picnic, with playgrounds and shaded paths.
🕐 Open 24 hours
💡 Entry to the castle ruins is free too, but the interior is closed to the public. Best visited in spring when the cherry trees bloom.
La Bettola
L'Angolo
Final Favourites & Departure
Small museum in the cathedral complex displaying medieval reliquaries, manuscripts and liturgical objects. Entry is €3.
💡 Combine with the cathedral itself (free). Ask at the ticket desk about the guided tour of the bell tower for a small extra fee.
Paladini
New Star Cafè
Getting Around Vercelli
FlixBus drops you at the Vercelli station, a 15-min walk from Da Ovidio. Book on the app a day early for the best price. The single-deck double seats with extra legroom are worth €3 more.
Book with NCC Vercelli (radio taxi) for a fixed rate. Ask for a Mercedes E-class – same price, more comfortable than a sedan.
Take the Malpensa Express to Novara (55 mins, €14.60), then change to a regional train to Vercelli (25 mins, €4.80). The station is a 10-min walk from the hotel – or grab a €5 taxi if you have heavy bags.
Follow signs outside the station for the taxi rank – it's a white Fiat Tipo or similar. Don't walk; the hotel is down a quiet side street. For return to the station, ask reception to call Radio Taxi Vercelli (0161 252525).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3 days enough for Vercelli?
Three days covers the main highlights well. You can see the key attractions like Piazza Cavour e Mercato and get a genuine feel for the city. For a more leisurely pace or to explore neighbourhoods in depth, a 5-day trip is better.
What is the best time to visit Vercelli?
See our full best time to visit Vercelli guide — it covers weather month by month, peak vs. shoulder seasons and how to avoid the crowds.
Where should I stay for this itinerary?
A central location saves transit time between sites. Top options include L'Angolo, Da Ovidio, La Bettola. See the full ranked list with free briefings for each.